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B M & T ••• March/April 2025 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 43 F L O R I D A S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N resorts. Orlando gives you the opportunity to host once-in-a-lifetime meetings and group outings at some of the destination's most popular attractions, restaurants, nightlife hotspots and more — including the world-famous theme parks. Walt Disney World Resort hosts an array of well-known musical acts and talented performance artists courtesy of seasonal festivals at EPCOT. And at Disney Springs, your group can experience Cirque du Soleil — Drawn to Life. More concerts await during the annual Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando. Originally built by Dr. William Monroe Wells for African-Americans vis- iting Orlando during the segregation era, The Wells'Built Hotel has been converted into a museum housing memorabilia of Orlando's African- American community and displays on the Civil Rights movement along with some African art and artifacts. www.visitorlando.com (407) 363-5872 ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER Home to America's Best Beaches, a vibrant arts community and amazing outdoor experiences, St. Pete/Clearwater is a sunny destination that travelers adore. A sparkling gem on Florida's Gulf coast, St. Pete/Clearwater has the perfect ingredients for your best event yet: beautiful beaches, vibrant arts, family fun and a superb food and drink scene. A world-class aquarium with a world-changing mission. A mind- bending geodesic art museum overlooking a tranquil bay. Expansive gar- dens bursting with vivid blooms. The Southeast's largest waterfront play- ground in downtown St. Pete. When it comes to attractions, St. Pete/Clearwater has it all. www.visitstpeteclearwater.com (727) 464-7200 THE PALM BEACHS This is where meeting spaces of every size boasting the latest tech- nology share the stage with vibrant communities and breathtaking nat- ural beauty. Beyond the insights and connections gained within the boardroom, The Palm Beaches take care of the rest with inspiring venues, unique opportunities to connect, and Between-The-Sessions experiences that set meetings apart. This destination's world-class hotels and meetings venues shine against the backdrop of a destination that's unmatched in natural beau- ty. The outdoor spaces, dining and entertainment options, cultural insti- tutions, attractions and commitment to service will elevate your event and energize attendees. The diversity of options for planning a meeting in The Palm Beaches are seemingly endless: 18,000 guestrooms at 200 hotels, 1 million sq. ft. of meeting space to choose from and two walkable downtown meetings districts featuring dining, entertainment, cultural and wellness options, all without the density of more crowded cities. The Palm Beach County Convention Center (PBCCC) has more than 350,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, floor-to-ceiling windows and a connect- ed hotel with 400 rooms. The facility boats a 22,000-sq. ft. ballroom, and exhibit space measures 100,000 sq. ft., divisible into two 50,000 sq. ft. halls. It is just steps away from shopping, dining, and entertainment at The Square, and within one mile's walking distance to Clematis Street, more than 1,200 guestrooms at six hotels and the Intracoastal Waterway. The Palm Beaches' 47 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline and natural features — such as the Intracoastal Waterway, the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee — allow for premier outdoor activities and experiences, plus the ability to prioritize mental and physical well-being. The Spady Museum, which opened in July 2001, is the only dedicated Black history museum and cultural center in Palm Beach County. Located at 170 NW 5th Ave. in Delray Beach, it is the former home of African American edu- cator and community leader Solomon D. Spady. www.thepalmbeaches.com (800) 554-7256 Palm Beach County Convention-center TALLAHASSEE Whether it's a meeting or conference for 10 to 1,200 or a leisure group outing, Tallahassee provides historic, cultural and natural backdrops found nowhere else in Florida. Meeting planners looking for something unique are looking at Tallahassee. Why not meet overlooking the football field of the Florida State Seminoles, outdoors under stately live oak trees, or at an award-winning craft brewery? The options are virtually lim- itless in Tallahassee. There's never a shortage of entertainment "after-the-meeting" with group dinners and off-site events in one of Tallahassee's walkable entertainment districts filled with award-winning restaurants, renowned craft breweries and live music. (u)www.visittallahassee.com(eu) (800) 628-2866